Expert Witness Services
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Simon Bird
Cheryl Gibson
Kevin Thompson
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Expert Witness Services
At Objectivus, we provide a team of highly qualified financial experts who deliver clear, insightful and authoritative testimony in financial disputes. Our experts have a profound understanding of the financial services sector, backed by decades of experience in areas including market practice, complex financial instruments and trading methodologies.
Our experts have served as both trusted advisors and expert witnesses across various cases. With extensive knowledge of both the technical details and regulatory frameworks which govern financial markets, we excel in communicating complex concepts in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
Depth and Breadth of Expertise
The strength of Objectivus lies in our team's diverse range of expertise, spanning trading, investment management, risk analysis, regulatory compliance and clearing and custody. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to tackle each case from multiple angles, ensuring comprehensive analysis and insights.
Engaging with Objectivus means gaining access to a team that is not only highly skilled in financial analysis but also highly effective at communicating intricate financial issues clearly and convincingly to legal professionals, judges and arbitrators which is crucial in helping non-experts grasp the core issues at play.
Commitment to Independence
Expert evidence in the UK is governed by Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), which emphasises the need for reliability, impartiality and efficiency. At Objectivus, we understand the critical importance of an expert’s duty to the court and strictly adhere to the requirements of independence, including the avoidance of any conflicts of interest. Our experts are committed to providing unbiased opinions that stand up to scrutiny.
Why Choose Objectivus in Financial Disputes?
Financial disputes often involve highly technical data, industry-specific terminology and complex financial products. Our experts specialise in breaking down these complexities into clear, concise language and then communicating matters clearly and convincingly in the courtroom.
However, our services extend beyond courtroom testimony. We also provide strategic advice that can shape case-preparation and execution. For example, engaging our experts for pre-litigation advice can lead to significant cost savings and streamline often lengthy judicial processes.
Furthermore, our experts are well-versed in rebutting and challenging the assumptions, methodologies and conclusions presented by opposing experts. By identifying flaws, biases, or errors in the opposition’s analysis, we help to reinforce the strengths of our clients' positions.
The Objectivus team have regularly advised on regulatory enforcement and investigations, insider trading, market abuse, FCA authorisations and financial crime. For more information please contact srb@objectivus.com
Notable Cases -
London High Court - 2024
Objectivus has played a key role in the complex Danish Dividend Tax-Reclaim case currently being heard at the London High Court involving allegations of fraudulent tax refunds in excess of £1.2bn. Furthermore, our experts has been involved for over four years across multiple jurisdictions in this case (London, Copenhagen, Dubai & Malaysia), leveraging our deep knowledge of Cum-Ex dividend arbitrage. Our expertise was required on the following topics: dividend arbitrage, derivatives pricing, double tax treaties, equity market infrastructure, stock borrowing and lending, custody chains, middle and back-office procedures, KYC and AML checks, as well as thorough knowledge of specific EU Regulations and the FCA Handbook.
Tax Court of Canada - 2023
Objectivus provided expert reports and testimony for the appellant in a complex case concerning the tax implications of trading FX swaps and the inherent risks involved. We analysed market practice conventions in the FX market and the structure of the market ecosystem, presenting our findings clearly and concisely to the court. Our expert showcased extensive knowledge of the interconnections between FX swaps, options, forwards, and spot markets, enabling the court to reach an informed judgment.
London High Court- 2022
Our team contributed to a case involving the assessment of a client's knowledge and experience in understanding the risks associated with spread betting and CFD trading. We provided insights into account opening procedures, verification of personal information, and the monitoring of client trading behaviour. Additionally, our expert elucidated irregular market fluctuations in the WTI Light Sweet Crude Oil futures market in April 2020, demonstrating our comprehensive understanding of financial instruments across all asset classes.
